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Unethical Tourism & First World Voyeurism...Descending into the jaws of Hell

March 25th 2016
BOLIVIA...Unethical Tourism & First World Voyeurism. A friend fired a warning : <em style="line-height: 1.42857;">"You are scheduled to take a tour of the mines in Potosi--DO NOT DO IT! I saw the film, The Devil's Miner, boys and men working the mines and their horrific conditions. You will be suited up and then descend into the jaws of hell. If you have issues with claustrophobia, you'l ... read more
South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

Bolivian Flag Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more
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28th March 2016

Who could resist the alluring name of "The Jaws of Hell"?
It's great to see people asking good questions about the ethics of tourism. I love your portraits of the miner and the soldier - they capture so much of their character and life in a single picture. Another great blog Dave.
28th March 2016

Who could resist the alluring name of "The Jaws of Hell"?
What better way to introduce the topic than someone's email to me waving a big stick not to descend into the jaws of Hell. Invitation or dare? I reckon the soldier would look at the words behind him and point to "Moral" & "Justica" because when you are in command...you can! Thanks for commenting Richard.
27th April 2020

This popped up on my feed! Another great photo. Love how you capture people at their truest!
27th April 2020

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At the time all I could think was how lucky am I, Andrea. The commanding officer posing with its title like a ribbon with medals on it. Thanks for commenting.

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